An impossible question, and also a hotly debated topic. For me when asked this question I like to break it down into era's. Example: Marlon Brando was the greatest actor of the 1950's. But I was asked today, hey, no excuses, who is the best.. Ever.. No era's just the best based on performance. So as by now you've gathered I like a list!! Here's my top 5 ever....
5: Al Pacino 4: Johnny Depp 3: Robert De Niro 2: Jack Nicholson 1: Marlon Brando..
Now debate people!!!! Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Is it just actors or actresses too?
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: Is it just actors or actresses too?
Actor's only!! But you know what, I'm doing an actress one right now!! Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Okie doke, here's my top 5 then:
1. Al Pacino 2. Robert De Niro 3. Peter Cushing 4. Christopher Lee 5. Tom Cruise
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: Okie doke, here's my top 5 then:
1. Al Pacino 2. Robert De Niro 3. Peter Cushing 4. Christopher Lee 5. Tom Cruise
Nice love for the Hammer boys!!! I like it..
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
1. Marlon Brando (no doubt!) I’m a BIG fan of his. I’ve seen every single one of his movies and love them ALL. (ok, with the exception of ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’ and ‘A Countess from Hong Kong”) I also own quite an impressive Brando library.
2. Benicio Del Toro (I can’t explain what it is about him that I like so much, but to me, he definitely deserves his second spot)
3. Johnny Depp ( one of the greatest actors of modern times. I stopped liking him after ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ though)
4. Tom Hanks (remember ‘Philadelphia’? ‘Cast Away’?...)
5. Joaquin Phoenix (too bad he quits acting..)
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I've got nearly all Marlon's films myself. Short a few. He is without doubt the best in my mind. On the Waterfront was a masterclass in acting as was Godfather. He's had more great performances than any other actor in cinema history. Only Depp can take over if he keeps up his form...
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
al pacino , robert deniro, kirk douglas, jack nicholson, marlon brando!! dee Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Kirk... Like the old bum chin then do ya?? Posted by Toxic Sammy Hain (Member # 3150) on :
Kevin Spacey Jack Nicholson Humphrey Bogart Robert DeNiro Samuel L Jackson
EDIT: Changed Morgan Freeman to Samuel L Jackson
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
1. Al Pacino 2. Robert De Niro 3. Robert Duvall 4. Morgan Freeman 5. Christian Bale
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
My son's all time favorite actors are:
1. Steve McQueen 2. Daniel Craig 3. Clint Eastwood
(Those are the only 3 he actually likes at all)
My favorite actors- based on acting ability are:
1. Clark Gable 2. Robbie Benson (I love him in Ice Castles and Ode to Billy Joe) 3. Paul Gleason 4. Clint Eastwood 5. John Travolta ( I love him in Saturday Night Fever and Urban Cowboy)
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I asked my mom this question...and she mentioned:
Robert Redford (I like him in Brubaker-that is one of my favorite movies-that I always forget about).
My mom loves...Tom Hanks, Wil Smith, Paul Newman, and Clark Gable.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I always thought that Michael Landon and Bill Bixby were good actors.
Posted by Stitch Groover (Member # 2895) on :
In no particular order
Jimmy Stewart Patrick Stewart Morgan Freeman Jack Nicholson Javier Bardem
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Al Pacino Robert DeNiro Jack Nicholson Kurt Russell James Woods
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by aTomiK: James Woods
Love him Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Morgan Freeman Al Pacino Robert De Niro Ed Harris Jimmy Stewart (It's A Wonderful Life is my all time favorite movie...and...I love a good Western...go jimmy go!)
Posted by Willow (Member # 4953) on :
Robert Downey Jr.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Willow: Robert Downey Jr.
No doubt in your mind eh Willow!! Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Here's my top 10:
Jack Nicholson Al Pacino Robert De Niro Christopher Walken Gene Hackman Robert DuVall Tom Hanks Morgan Freeman Clint Eastwood George C. Scott
Add Dustin Hoffman on here for me. I loved him in Kramer Vs. Kramer and Tootsie.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by jdocster: Christopher Walken
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Hong Kong actor, Francis Ng!
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
yes mr jack burton i do love kirk's chin lol but i hate it on a woman i don't care for jessica simpson at all and her chin reminds me of kirks' lol sorry just my opinion i also forgot to add jackie chan i like his movies and his moves dee Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: yes mr jack burton i do love kirk's chin lol but i hate it on a woman i don't care for jessica simpson at all and her chin reminds me of kirks' lol sorry just my opinion i also forgot to add jackie chan i like his movies and his moves dee
So true.. Jessica Simpson YUK... Posted by NiceGuy Sammy Hain (Member # 3150) on :
My friend always refers to Jackie Chan as a stuntman that does his own acting instead of the other way around.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by NiceGuy Sammy Hain: My friend always refers to Jackie Chan as a stuntman that does his own acting instead of the other way around.
Thats the best thing about Jackie Chan I've ever heard!! Tell your friend I'm using that one!! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Denzil has gotta be up there too..
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i like denzel washington too great actor okay question for you? who is the guy that is in the transporter movies? does anybody know his name? i like him too he is also pretty hot!! dee Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: i like denzel washington too great actor okay question for you? who is the guy that is in the transporter movies? does anybody know his name? i like him too he is also pretty hot!! dee
Jason Statham. I work with a guy who looks just like him!! Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
hey thanks that was bugging me i had a brain freeze lol and lucky you !!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: hey thanks that was bugging me i had a brain freeze lol and lucky you !!
Nah, I don't fancy him!!! Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
oh okay i get it looks and that's it huh?
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: oh okay i get it looks and that's it huh?
Not at all!! He's a sweet guy, very sound
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
that's cool it always helps to work with people you like though
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: that's cool it always helps to work with people you like though
You aint lyin!!
I like about half the guys here Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
where i worked it was great because i was usually the only one there all day running the place except for the owner george who was not there much anyways so i had it nice and quiet lol probably the only thing i miss about working there though!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Oh, I wish I could work alone!! If I had the money I'd open a movie store. Sell great movies and collectables. It would be so great.. Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
that sounds great you should go for it save your money!!! and let me know when it is open i will come and buy stuff lol!!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: that sounds great you should go for it save your money!!! and let me know when it is open i will come and buy stuff lol!!
Buy stuff??? Your can be my vice president!! How's $20 an hour grab you?? Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
hey i'm there just say the word!! lol
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: hey i'm there just say the word!! lol
I will.. Now to buy a lotto ticket!! Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
there you go good luck !!! bill buys them 3x a week still waiting lol!!!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I am one of these people who says 'if I win the lotto', then forget to play most weeks!! Ah well..!! Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
oh yeah i hear that from bill too all the time
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